Autism, ethnicity and maternal immigration

Keen, Daphne; Reid, Fiona; Arnone, Danilo

doi:10.1192/bjp.bp.109.065490

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“…247 In particular, maternal minority ethnic status, such as Aboriginal status, was associated with reduced ASD diagnosis in offspring 102,119,172,243 with an OR ranging from 0.33 to 0.83 for certain non-White ethnic groups compared to White, non-Hispanic people. Furthermore, children who were Black, Hispanic or Folic acid 2 1…”

Section: Ethnicitymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Two studies showed that autism births occur in geographical clusters, which could indicate that local factors are involved in the prevalence. 247,256 Another study found that while electromagnetic radiation has been hypothesized to be a risk factor due to biological plausibility, no epidemiological evidence is yet available. 257 Other studies have found no significant association between prenatal exposure to ultrasound and ASD.…”

Section: Othermentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Maternal immigrant status is another social factor that emerged in eight studies 104,208,243,[247][248][249][250][251] and two systematic reviews 13,100 supporting an association with ASD or ASD subtype. Migrant mothers had a higher prevalence of offspring with ASD in studies from Sweden, the United Kingdom and Australia.…”

Section: Immigrant Statusmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Environmental factors associated with autism spectrum disorder: a scoping review for the years 2003–2013

Montigny

Ofner

et al. 2017

Health Promot Chronic Dis Prev Can

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Introduction: The number of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has been rapidly rising in the past decade. The etiology of this disorder, however, is largely unknown, although the environmental relative to the genetic contribution is substantial. We conducted a scoping review to comprehensively assess the current state of knowledge of the environmental factors present from preconception to early life associated with ASD, and to identify research gaps.

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Section: Ethnicitymentioning

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Section: Othermentioning

confidence: 99%

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Environmental factors associated with autism spectrum disorder: a scoping review for the years 2003–2013

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“…This fact has gained paramount attention by the research community placing Sweden on the 10th place of the top 25 countries that published ASD research between 1980 and 2010 (Office of Autism Research Coordination [OARC] 2012). Moreover, Sweden-based ASD researchers were among the first in Europe and in Nordic countries who began studying possible associations between ethnicity, immigration, and potential risks for ASD among children of immigrant parents (Keen et al 2010), with the scientific report published as early as 1987 (Gillberg et al 1987). This emphasis on cultural variables points to researchers' recognition of the importance of studying these variables for the development of comprehensive supports and services for culturally diverse children with ASD and their families in Sweden (Barnevik-Olsson et al 2008).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Reporting of Cultural Factors in Autism Research Publications in Sweden: Application of the GAP-REACH Checklist

Engstrand

Klang

Hirvikoski

et al. 2018

Rev J Autism Dev Disord

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Systematic reporting of cultural variables in research publications is important to address disparities in diagnostics and treatment for children with ASD from diverse backgrounds. The present review examined reporting of cultural factors in ASD publications in the Swedish research context by using the GAP-REACH checklist developed by the Cultural Committee of the Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry. Thirty peer-reviewed articles published in English between 2013 and 2015 met inclusion criteria. Depending on research designs, 46% of the reviewed studies defined cultural factors using various proxies for ethnicity to describe study participants; none of the studies used the Brace^variable; 23.3% provided rationale for inclusion of cultural factors. The checklist in its modified form is applicable within the Swedish context.

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“…Gardener et al has suggested that human migration is a risk factor for autism and this theory has been confirmed by others [85][86][87][88]. It has been theorized conditions in the countries of origin and the attempts to cope with Western society are stressful.…”

Section: Environmental Factorsmentioning

confidence: 57%

Autism-A Multifaceted Diffuse Pathology

Brejlova¹,

Domkarova²,

Stefano³

2015

J Psychiatry

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Journal of Psychiatry AbstractThe causes of pervasive developmental disorders have yet to be resolved. Needless to say, the etiology is complex as are the individual factors, especially in regard to autism. Certain findings may be integrated into early coherent models, but the heterogeneity of findings remains a central feature of autism. The present review examines contemporary areas of research and a few prominent theories specifically dealing with autism. The areas under scrutiny are divided into common academic compartments, such as biological, environmental. Autism represents a very timely topic due to its rising incidence in the population as well as changes in previous concepts occurring at this time. Besides the neurological, biological and epidemiological factors contributing and possibly initiating this disorder we discuss the possible involvement of endogenous morphine, especially in regard to depression and limbic functions. Lastly, we advance the theory that dysfunctional mitochondria appear to be involved in autism as well, explaining the widespread occurrence of its characteristics within the construct of susceptibility to stress and trauma. Thus, the diffuse manifestations of Pervasive Developmental Disorder occur potentially by altering energy processes.

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Autism, ethnicity and maternal immigration

Abstract: Maternal immigration is associated with substantial increased risk of autism-spectrum disorders with differential risk according to different region of birth and possibly ethnicity.

Cited by 124 publications

References 36 publications

Environmental factors associated with autism spectrum disorder: a scoping review for the years 2003–2013

Environmental factors associated with autism spectrum disorder: a scoping review for the years 2003–2013

Reporting of Cultural Factors in Autism Research Publications in Sweden: Application of the GAP-REACH Checklist

Autism-A Multifaceted Diffuse Pathology

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